2022 is now over, with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Being the last superhero movie of the past year when it arrives in November. Since we already did Ranked 2022 in Marvel and DC moviesit’s time to turn our attention to which Marvel and DC movies are among the 2023 movie releases. On the Marvel side, we’re getting it. Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaAnd the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 And the Marvelsand DC will deliver Shazam! Wrath of the GodsAnd the SparkleAnd the blue beetle And the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
With plenty of Marvel and DC movies on our way (plus Craven the hunter In Sony’s Spider-Man universe), there will be plenty of characters to enjoy; Some we’ve already spent time with on other projects, and others we’ll be meeting for the first time. So, let’s get to the ones I think will steal the show in 2023. Also, just to be clear, even though the MCU and DCEU franchises now include both movies and TV shows, I’m only focusing on the former category, which is why seeing anyone from series like Secret invasion And the sound echoas examples.
Conqueror Kang
In 2021, we meet a variant of Kang the Conqueror named He Who Remains in LokiBut next year we will finally meet the main Kang Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Of course, Jonathan Majors will bring Kang to life, but don’t think he’ll reprise his rendition of “He Who Remains.” as a commania Director Peyton Reed said Kang is “a very different character” as “someone who has mastery over time, who’s a warrior and a strategist.” Why Kang gets trapped in the Quantum Realm and what kind of arrangement he wants to get into with Scott Lang has yet to be revealed, but this should be the first great taste of Kang’s unique brand of animosity before he starts causing more trouble in the MCU, culminating in The Avengers: Kang Dynasty.
Reconsidering the look of “what stays” employment Loki More at Disney+ (Opens in a new tab).
Batman (Michael Keaton)
I had Michael Keaton’s Batman on my list of Marvel and DC characters to star in 2022, but because of that Sparkle Postponed to 2023 I have to do the right thing and get him involved again. Unfortunately, with bat girl After being cancelled, A.J Batman next The film is said to not move forward and appear in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Still up in the air, this might be the only time we see Keaton bring back his version of the Caped Crusader. It does not matter, because although more than 30 years have passed since then Batman ReturnsWe know he can deliver the goods. more important, Sparkle Offers a chance to see how he acts as a mentor to Barry Allen in Ezra Miller.
Before Sparkle It hits theaters, re-watched it Batman (1989) and Batman Returns employment HBO Max.
Adam Warlock
one of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2The end credits scenes of “Adam Warlock” teased the birth of Adam Warlock Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Will Poulter’s personal version is finally here. granted, Vol. 3 The trailer only threw a quick shot at Adam, so we don’t really know what’s in store for him other than as a weapon for Aisha and the People Sovereign. However, Poulter is a dynamic actor and Adam is one of Marvel’s biggest forces, so the combination of the two should pay off nicely.
Previous MCU appearances can be seen in The Guardians of the Galaxy on Disney+ (Opens in a new tab).
Hespera
Shazam! Wrath of the Gods It is unique among DC films in that its antagonists do not hail from the comics. As such, the sky’s the limit on what we can expect from Hespera, Calypso, and Anthea, daughters of Atlas, one of the legendary figures from whom the Shazam family draws their power. Helen Mirren’s Hespira seems to be taking the lead on the villain from within Wrath of the Godsand after the actress has already shown off her blockbuster clips in red And the The Fast and the Furious movies, I’m sure they’ll delight in the superhero genre, too.
the first Shazam! The movie can be streamed on HBO Max.
Ms. Marvel
Disney+ subscribers have already spent a lot of time with Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan at Ms. Marvel series, but if you didn’t watch Kamala’s origin story unfold earlier this year, you should at least take the time to watch her team up with Carol Danvers and Monica Rambeau in Marvels. Vellani has already proven herself to be an amazing perfectionist, so now the next step is to see how she works alongside two other superheroes, one of whom is her idol. Who knows, maybe we’ll also get more answers regarding Kamala being a mutant.
catch Ms. Marvel season 1, Captain Marvel And the WandaVision (Teona Paris appears as Monica Rambeau) on Disney+ (Opens in a new tab).
blue beetle
Considering that Jaime Reyes is blue beetleMain protagonist, it would be very disappointing if he didn’t shine at all in his theatrical debut. Fortunately, one of the highlights of the film was Xolo Maridueña’s performance as Miguel Diaz Cobra KaiAnd playing Jaime, the first Latino superhero to lead his own movie, obviously means a lot to him. While Jaime hasn’t been around since most of the other individuals on this list have been, he has built a sizable fanbase, and Maridueña seems like an excellent choice to bring this character to life on the big screen for the first time.
You can check blue beetleHis appearances in animated projects such as Batman: The Brave and the Bold And the Young justice on HBO Max, or watch his only live-action appearance to date, at Smallville episode “Booster” on Hulu (Opens in a new tab).
higher evolution
Chukwudi Iwuji already has experience working with James Gunn who played Clemson Murn peace makerwhich is what led to his portrayal as The High Evolutionary in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Iwuji has described his character as “very smart and extraordinarily charismatic”, but also “a complete piece of shit” who he believes does “the best thing for mankind, which all sorts of narcissists and sociopaths do.” When you see him as the creator of Rocket, the High Evolutionary has all the makings of a villain that you love to hate.
Watch Chukwudi Iwuji perform at peace maker on HBO Max before Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3release.
Black Manta
Here’s another character who’s on this list again thanks to the delay. While David Kane, aka Black Manta, also got some time to shine Aquaman, was always secondary to Patrick Wilson, Master of the Ocean. for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Despite this, it looks like Black Manta will take over as the main villain. With a new suit of armor and an alliance with Randall Park’s Stephen Shin, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s character will once again attempt to avenge Arthur Curry for the death of his father. Black Manta is widely considered to be Aquaman’s archenemy in the comics, and this is the movie that will hopefully prove that this is the same case in the DCEU.
Update yourself with what happened to Black Manta Fei Aquaman More at HBO Max.
Casey Lang
Although Cassie Lang has been part of the MCU since 2015, the versions of Abby Ryder Fortson and Emma Furhmann haven’t been given much to do. But now Freaky’s Kathryn Newton is playing herself, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania The trailer makes it abundantly clear that Cassie will have a lot more to do. After all, it’s Cassie’s unwitting fault that Scott, Hope, Hank, and Janet end up in the Quantum Realm, but we’ll also see Cassie don her own supersuit, though it remains to be seen if she goes by the codename Stature or Stinger. Either way, it’s nice to see her officially added to the Young Avengers lineup in the MCU, even though that team hasn’t officially formed in the franchise… yet.
Cassie Lang’s appearance ant Man movies and Avengers: Endgame Maybe Stream on Disney+ (Opens in a new tab).
Mary Bromfield
Just like her siblings, Mary Bromfield was given the powers of Shazam by Billy Batson in the first place Shazam! Movie, in which Michelle Borth plays the role of a superhero. However, for Shazam! Wrath of the GodsGrace Fulton will do double duty as Mary in her regular and superhero forms. It’s unclear if the sequel will directly address this change, but even if it doesn’t, Fulton at least has this unique opportunity that the other characters don’t. Hopefully, this also means Mary will be given more to do Wrath of the Gods. After all, it’s arguably the second most popular member of the Shazam family, so a bigger platform would be appropriate this time around.
If you’re looking for something to watch Grace Fulton alongside Shazam!And the Stream Annabelle: Creation on Hulu (Opens in a new tab).
Now we wait to see how these 10 Marvel and DC characters fare in 2022. Before these movies start premiering on the silver screen, be sure to read our guides detailing how to watch the Marvel movies in order and the DC movies in order.